Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sumter Virtual Franchise ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumter Virtual Franchise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sumter Virtual Franchise's student population of 8 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumter Virtual Franchise is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Virtual Franchise?
The graduation rate of Sumter Virtual Franchise is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sumter Virtual Franchise?
8 students attend Sumter Virtual Franchise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sumter Virtual Franchise students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sumter Virtual Franchise offer ?
Sumter Virtual Franchise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumter Virtual Franchise part of?
Sumter Virtual Franchise is part of Sumter School District.
School Calendar
View the Sumter Virtual Franchise yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day of Winter Holiday for Teachers & 250 Day Employees
January 05, 2025 (Sunday)
Last Day-Students - Early Dismissal Students and Teachers
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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